Not Much to Report

I'd love to say I've done lots and lots of knitting since my last post but I can't. I still haven't cast on the second sock for Kaity or myself but am itching to cast on some new socks for myself. I'm holding out until I finish the other two pairs of socks. I do have some FOs to report.

I finished seaming Bree's Bear the other day.



I swore that I was never going to finish seaming this thing up. I think it turned out pretty cute and Bree loves it, which was the true test. I put two very small plastic easter eggs fill with rice in the center of the bear so he makes sound when she shakes it. I taped the eggs up really good so they won't burst open.

I knit a dishcloth.



Here's the pattern if you're interested. It was a fun knit. A nice change from the tiny needles I've been handling here lately.

I'm getting ready to attempt the Garterlac Dishcloth pattern again. I tried the other day and messed it up. Never try something new that requires attention when a 20 month old is running around the house yelling "ow, mama, ow". "Ow" is Cow in Bree talk. She has the Little People Farm set and it came with a cow. Right now it's one of her favs to tote around the house.

Finally the Piece de resistance...



I finally started my Bee Fields Shawl and I can't put it down. Thus the reason I haven't cast on the mates for the socks. It's a combo of Anne's wonderful pattern and the Malabrigo lace. I don't think I could have picked a better yarn to knit this shawl with.

I do need some lace stitch markers bad!!! I'm using those cheapo plastic markers from Wally World and they're too thick. Most of my markers have stuff that dangles down and I don't like using them for lace. I love Hide and Sheep's needle huggers but they are on vacation and they can't keep them in stock, they are so popular. These are the ones I really want but I'd need to buy two sets for this project and just can't do it right now.

On a non-knitting note, I have been wanting one of Montezumma Mudd's stoneware coffee mugs. One of these days I'm going to buy one. Hi, my name is Trish and I have a coffee mug problem. I will warn you, if you have a weakness for mugs, bowls, and other various handmade stoneware this is a site you may want to avoid. I want some of the soup bowls too. Kinda hard to avoid a site if I keep putting little linkies for you to click.....muuuuahhhhha!

We have another appointment scheduled for my little monkey. Bree's meds aren't working as well as they use to and we want to talk to the doc. The doc said she might need an Upper GI to make sure there isn't more of a problem then we realize. Which could possibly mean a trip to Spokane, WA to see a pediatric specialist. Do these type of doctors not exist in Montana?....sheesh! Or do they exist and not except my insurance? Do they not realize I don't want to make the 6-7 hour drive with two kids in the car? We'll know more after her appointment on Thursday. Guess there's no point in borrowing trouble, I'll cross that bridge when I get there.